Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

[aholbert32]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

My posts weren't about just facts and weren't representative of that, just opinion like most others in this thread. I am speculating on why Mr Brown sued and why other players wouldn't have the right to do the same. So if someone could explain:

Why wouldn't every player have the right to sue?

Why wouldn't they be able to get 600K?

Is it because they don't have Mr Brown's stature? Because he's a HOF?

Am I wrong in believing that EA could absorb even 1/6th of a $600 million judgment? ($100 million)

Every player wouldnt have the right to sue. Current players are covered under the NFLPA license with EA so they have no grounds to sue. Only players who were on the classic rosters AND EA did not acquire their likeness rights would be eligible to sue.

Brown got 600k because EA used his likeness rights without permission AND after EA was specifically told by Brown that he did not want them to use his likeness. The intentional use of his likeness without permission is the main reason the settlement was as high as it was.

Another thing that plays into it is Brown's fame and status as a HOF. His likeness is worth more than most players in the game. Thats why the settlement was higher.

EA could absorb the cost of the entire 600 million settlement judgment. They generate more than that each year.

[mrprice33]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

My posts weren't about just facts and weren't representative of that, just opinion like most others in this thread. I am speculating on why Mr Brown sued and why other players wouldn't have the right to do the same. So if someone could explain:

Why wouldn't every player have the right to sue?

Why wouldn't they be able to get 600K?

Is it because they don't have Mr Brown's stature? Because he's a HOF?

Here's a fact: As of 2016, 303 individuals have been elected. Let's say only 100 of them sued. You would think they would all be eligible for the same compensation as Mr. Brown. Here's another fact: 100 x $600K = $60 million.

So there's your facts.

Am I wrong in believing that a $60 million judgment wouldn't affect EA? If so, then why all the layoffs over the years?

And then you go on to say that a $600 million judgment wouldn't shut EA down. I don't know many companies that could survive that, it would mean layoffs and be big news for sure.

EA ASKED HIM FOR HIS PERMISSION AND HE SAID NO AND THEY DID IT ANYWAY!!!

IT'S A ONE-OFF THING! OTHER PLAYERS AGREED TO HAVE THEIR LIKENESSES USED AND WERE ALREADY COMPENSATED!!! ARE YOU TRYING TO BE THIS OBTUSE???!

[baconbits11]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

EA ASKED HIM FOR HIS PERMISSION AND HE SAID NO AND THEY DID IT ANYWAY!!!

IT'S A ONE-OFF THING! OTHER PLAYERS AGREED TO HAVE THEIR LIKENESSES USED AND WERE ALREADY COMPENSATED!!! ARE YOU TRYING TO BE THIS OBTUSE???!

I don't see anything in this thread or a link, stating that all the other 1,000 players were already compensated or asked for their likenesses. There is no reason to be personally insulting and yell. I guess you feel you can do as you please because you have "EA Game Changer" by your name and you have a podcast. I'm stating an opinion on Mr Brown's actions and having a respectful discussion on what could happen, if you disagree fine, but personal attacks are against TOS.

[aholbert32]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

I don't see anything in this thread or a link, stating that all the other 1,000 players were already compensated or asked for their likenesses. There is no reason to be personally insulting and yell. I guess you feel you can do as you please because you have "EA Game Changer" by your name and you have a podcast. I'm stating an opinion, if you disagree fine, but personal attacks are against TOS.

You can assume that some were given that EA approached Brown and offered him money (He wasnt the only one) and that no other players have joined Brown's suit, filed separate suits or filed a class action.

Even if they didnt approach the other 1000 players, they all wouldnt receive 600k settlements or likely anything close.

[mrprice33]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

Asking you if you're trying to be obtuse is a personal attack?

Okay man.

[aholbert32]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

Asking you if you're trying to be obtuse is a personal attack?

Okay man.

I dont think he's being obtuse. I think he just doesnt understand the law.

His mistake is instead of asking questions, he made a bunch of statements that arent supported by the law or the facts in this case.

[mrprice33]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

You can assume that some were given that EA approached Brown and offered him money (He wasnt the only one) and that no other players have joined Brown's suit, filed separate suits or filed a class action.

Even if they didnt approach the other 1000 players, they all wouldnt receive 600k settlements or likely anything close.

Right. Any lawyer worth anything would go out and try to find as many players as possible and make it a large-scale class action.

[baconbits11]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

Asking you if you're trying to be obtuse is a personal attack?

Okay man.

OBTUSE
[əbˈt(y)o͞os, äbˈt(y)o͞os]

ADJECTIVE

1. annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand:
   "he wondered if the doctor was being deliberately obtuse"
   synonyms: stupid · slow-witted · slow · dull-witted · unintelligent · [more]

Basically calling me stupid and unintelligent is a personal attack. Then you continue to troll. Your violation of TOS is uncalled for and not worthy of further response. Hopefully someone responsible for monitoring these attacks will do something as your status of "Game Changer" should not elevate you above the rights of others on this board or punishment of someone else who would do the same.

[Big FN Deal]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

I'm reminded of glass homes and stones, like I referred to earlier, what about your personal attack on Jim Brown "being a jerk", is that supposed to be within the TOS because he isn't an OS member? I wonder what it is that makes you seem to acknowledge that this discussion or any discussions on OS should have some manner of respect regardless of anyone's opinion when it pertains to you but you didn't extend that same courtesy to Jim Brown.

"Check yo self before you wreck yo self"-O'Shea Jackson

[baconbits11]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

I'm reminded of glass homes and stones, like I referred to earlier, what about your personal attack on Jim Brown "being a jerk", is that supposed to be within the TOS because he isn't an OS member? I wonder what it is that makes you seem to acknowledge that this discussion or any discussions on OS should have some manner of respect regardless of anyone's opinion when it pertains to you but you didn't extend that same courtesy to Jim Brown.

"Check yo self before you wreck yo self"-O'Shea Jackson

Mr. Brown is a public celebrity, I'm entitled to my opinion of him, as have many others on this board expressed likewise. If he were a member and poster of OS that would be another situation and I would be expected to treat him differently. If he wants to come on here and express his displeasure, I would be subject to those rules. Your argument is baseless.

[MajorSupreme]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

I'm reminded of glass homes and stones, like I referred to earlier, what about your personal attack on Jim Brown "being a jerk", is that supposed to be within the TOS because he isn't an OS member? I wonder what it is that makes you seem to acknowledge that this discussion or any discussions on OS should have some manner of respect regardless of anyone's opinion when it pertains to you but you didn't extend that same courtesy to Jim Brown.

"Check yo self before you wreck yo self"-O'Shea Jackson

Two wrongs don't make a right.

[Big FN Deal]

Re: Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

Two wrongs don't make a right.

Definitely not but that poster doesn't seem to even realize their "wrong". They should extend the same respect to any individual being discussed as they expect to receive in the discussion.